Fugue
Fugue
Tatty Macleod
Friday 7th July, 19:30
Venue: The Poly Gallery
£8
Better known as, ‘That French TikTok Lady’, Tatty Macleod has gained a huge online following thanks to her hilarious and astute observations of French and British culture. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in France to British parents, Tatty has spent her life vacillating between cultures. In this, her debut hour, she unpicks that process of cultural adaptation. She shares her own experience of being a Roast Beef in France and a Frog in England, as she tries to get to the bottom of what makes us who we are and where we belong.
In Memory of Me
In Memory of Me
Kathryn Higgins
Friday 7th July, 21:00
Venue: The Chintz
£5
Kathryn has come to the realisation that as well as being Irish and a feminist, she's also a bit of a prick? And actually, she's fine with that cause so is everyone else she knows. Her boisterous debut show is filled with anecdotal stories and opinions about the best way to be remembered.
No Man is an Ireland
No Man is an Ireland
An evening with Edward Tripp
Friday 7th July, 20:00
Venue: Dolly’s Tearoom
£6
Join comedian - and current Bard of Exeter - Edward Tripp for an evening of surreal stand-up poetry, as he explores the absurdities of politics, language and domestic chores. He may even have a stab at explaining the true nature of reality.
Micky Overman: The Precipice (Work-In-Progress)
Micky Overman: The Precipice (WIP)
Sunday 9th July, 19:30
Venue: Underland
£8
Join Micky as she contemplates love, robots and, possibly, motherhood. Originally from the Netherlands, Micky's outsider perspective, quick wit and spot-on observations make her one of Britain's most exciting female voices. As seen on ITV2 and BBC Three, she is quickly establishing a name for herself on TV and online (where she has over 12 million views).
***** Funny Women
Kiri Pritchard McLean (WIP)
Kiri Pritchard McLean (WIP)
Thursday 6th July, 18:00 (doors)
Venue: Solskinn - The Church
£15.00
Kiri has appeared on Have I Got News for You, Russell Howard's Stand Up Central on Comedy Central and ITV's Elevenish, Hypothetical, and Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown as well as multiple appearances on the BBC Radio 4 shows The Now Show, The News Quiz and Elis James' State of the Nation. She is also co-host of the podcast All Killa No Filla along with fellow comedian Rachel Fairburn. In 2019 Pritchard-McLean became the host of the BBC Radio 4 Extra’s satirical sketch show Newsjack. In September 2019, she presented an edition of The News Quiz. In January 2020, she appeared as a panellist on Would I Lie to You? alongside David Mitchell and Jo Brand.
**** Guardian
Warming up for Kiri will be none other than our very own Kev Mud. Rising star of the UK Comedy Scene, Kev Mud is “one to watch” (Chortle) and “one of the best new acts in the last 20 years” (Spiky Mike, Funhouse Comedy). He brings his experiences as a homeless ex-addict to a performance that has been described as “honest, charming and humorous” (British Comedy Guide), by delivering his stories and cleverly written pieces “with charm and wit” (Chortle). We love him.
Celya AB has a bit of fun (is that such a crime?)
Celya AB has a bit of fun (is that such a crime?)
Celya AB
Friday 7th July, 20:00
Venue : Underland
£8.00
After a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022, Celya AB (BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Radio, Comedy Central, News Quiz) is back and brewing a brand new show. Her previous work has supported Maria Bamford, Fern Brady and St Vincent.
‘'superb” ★★★★ - The Scotsman
Bella Hull (WIP)
Bella Hull (WIP)
Friday 7th July, 19:00
Venue: The Chintz
£6
Bella Hull is a London-based stand-up comedian and writer and one of the UK’s most exciting young comedians.
In 2022, Bella brought her debut hour, Babycakes, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and subsequently to London’s Soho Theatre to wide acclaim. She regularly plays to sell-out crowds across the UK and her TV appearances include BBC’s Stand Up for Live Comedy, ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live. She also co-hosts the Last Night Ever podcast with Jacob Hawley.
Soup
Soup
Alison Spittle
Friday 7th July, 19:30
Venue: The Cornish Bank
£10
It's about soup and being thrifty. It's about class and being class. Alison tries to get sane on a budget. British comedy guide best reviewed shows 2022. Off menu, Guilty Feminist and BBC's Wheel of Misfortune.
“delightfully sparky storyteller” - List
Teenage Men
Teenage Men
Shelf
Friday 7th July, 18:00
Venue : Underland
£8
A new show from “easy to fall in love with” musical comedy double act Shelf, with anecdotes, songs, and jokes about performing comedy for kids, the Instagram algorithm, confronting your toxicity and more.
“Nuanced and fresh” **** The Guardian
**** The Scotsman
Crying in TK Maxx
Crying in TK Maxx
Tamsyn Kelly
Friday 7th July, 21:00
Venue : The Poly Gallery
£10.00
After unexpectedly stumbling upon footage of her estranged father on All4, Tamsyn is forced to re-examine relationships with men in her life.
Tamsyn Kelly is a Cornish working class comedian from Penzance. She recently supported Kiri Pritchard-McLean on tour and was a regional finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards. Tamsyn has several scripted projects in development with various UK channels.
""A fast, brutal, captivating comic" - Entertainment Focus.
Aspiring DILF
Aspiring DILF
Sam Lake
Saturday 8th July, 17:00
Venue: Underland
£8.00
After his “gut bustingly funny” (DeadlineNews.co.uk) debut show last year, Sam Lake is back and he's becoming a daddy! Not the father kind though. A brand-new show all about Sam’s journey to Daddyhood.
The Kids' Show
The Kids' Show
Shelf
Saturday 8th July, 13:00
Venue : The Cornish Bank
£5 (kids under 3 go free)
Family discount, £15 for 4 tickets
Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids comedy show that’s fun for all the family! Full of sketches, songs, pranks, and SILLINESS.
WINNER: Best Kids’ Show 2023, Leicester Comedy Festival
★★★★ Guardian
★★★★ Scotsman
★★★★ Skinny
★★★★ Funny Women
Patrick Spicer (WIP)
Patrick Spicer (WIP)
Sunday 9th July, 18:00
Venue: The Chintz
£5.00
Patrick Spicer (as seen on BBC2, BBC3 and Channel 4 Online) brings a new work-in-progress show on the art of being cheap. Also dehumidifiers.
"Comedy masterclass" - Mumble Comedy.
"Natural storyteller" - The Skinny.
Top 20 Jokes of the Fringe - The Telegraph.
Pierre Novellie (WIP)
Pierre Novellie (WIP)
Sunday 9th July, 15:00
Venue: The Cornish Bank
£8
Pierre Novellie is one of the best up-and-coming comedians in the UK. He has recently been on The Mash Report (BBC2) and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). His Edinburgh Fringe shows are consistently critically acclaimed and he has twice placed in the top 20 best-reviewed comedy shows across the festival. He has recently supported Frank Skinner on his West End run and received three Chortle Award nominations.
“Dawn of a major talent” - The Guardian.
“Packed full of belly laughs... Novellie delivers it all with real astuteness and skill” ★★★★★ - The Metro.
“A big presence... He will go far.” ★★★★ - The Times
The Precipice (WIP)
The Precipice (WIP)
Micky Overman
Sunday 9th July, 19:30
Venue: Underland
£8
Join Micky as she contemplates love, robots and, possibly, motherhood. As seen on ITV2 and BBC Three, and with over 12 million views online. ***** Funny Women
Whodunnit (WIP)
Whodunnit (WIP)
Huge Davies
Sunday 9th July, 17:00
Venue: The Cornish Bank
£8.00
Edinburgh Newcomer Award nominee Huge Davies (Cats Does Countdown and Roast Battle), returns with his highly anticipated second show about murder. Wearable keyboard? Check! Deadpan delivery? Check! Jokes about murder? Read the first sentence. No.1 show in Time Out London. Creator and star of Channel 4 sitcom The Artists. As seen on Hypothetical, Jonathan Ross, Live At the Comedy Store, Harry Hill and Jools Holland (yes, really).
‘Best Shows To See’ - The Guardian and The Telegraph
“A masterful craftsman of comedy” ★★★★ Chortle.co.uk
“Like staring into the abyss… go see it” ★★★★ ThreeWeeks
“This is what Edinburgh's all about” - The Scotsman
Sunday Best
Sunday Best
Rachel Fairburn
Sunday 9th July, 19:00
Venue: The Cornish Bank
£10
Bringing Cornwall an hour of her very best work, British favourite Rachel Fairburn is a comedian and writer from Manchester, co-writer and co-host of All Killa No Filla Podcast. She has been a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014 and has appeared on TV shows including Richard Osman’s House of Games, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled and BBC Stand Up for Live Comedy.
“Very much the Rock n Roll star of British comedy.” - Rolling Stone